Six wounded after car bomb explodes in front of Mexico police station, officials say
Zacatecas is key to the drug trade because it links central Mexico with the north and west of the country and features routes that are key to smuggling cocaine and other narcotics to the United States.
A car bomb detonated in front of a police station in Ojocaliente, Mexico on Sunday night, injuring six civilians, according to authorities. The attack targeted a vehicle parked outside the police station in the state of Zacatecas, a strategic area for drug trafficking with crucial routes connecting central Mexico to the north and west, and serving as a major transit point for narcotics to the United States.
State government secretary Rodrigo Reyes confirmed the incident on Facebook, stating that the explosion caused damage to the station and surrounding properties. Six individuals were reported injured and are currently receiving medical attention. Zacatecas has long been plagued by drug-related violence, with numerous bodies appearing and people going missing without explanation until a period of relative calm was established.
However, in July, five bodies were discovered hanging from a bridge in the nearby town of Pozos de Gamboa, located approximately 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Ojocaliente. The victims comprised a former mayor, civil servants, and businesspeople from various parts of the state.
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